The present Law lays down provisions relating to fisheries in the Land of Berlin. The law aims to protect water habitats and their biodiversity, which are essential for maintaining and utilizing fish stocks in their natural variety. It regulates fishing in all surface waters, fish breeding and holding, and measures for fishery and fish protection. The Law further details the exclusive rights for fishing, including the capture and ownership of fish and other aquatic organisms, and the responsibilities for preserving native fish populations. For fishery management the text outlines the procedures for transferring fishing rights, leasing fishing rights, and reporting fishing lease contracts. For the purpose of fish stock protection, the Law prohibits harmful fishing methods and mandates preventive measures to avoid damage to fish habitats.The present Law consists of 53 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Fishing rights (II); Fostering districts, fostering plan, fostering cooperatives (III); Protection of fish stocks (IV); Compensation proceedings (V); Fishery authorities and advisory boards (VI); Penalties (VII); Transitional and final provisions (VIII).
Germany · 1995-06-19